InternetGoogle, Verizon Talk Deal Despite Spectrum Clash

Putting their differences over the FCC's wireless auction behind them, two technology giants near a pact on wireless search ads, according to reports.

U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications is nearing an agreement with Google on a wide-ranging partnership, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the situation. The deal under discussion would make Google the default search provider on Verizon (NYSE: VZ) devices and give it a share of ad revenue, the paper said. Verizon operates Verizon Wireless, the nation's No. 2 mobile carrier, in a joint venture with Vodafone (NYSE: VOD). The deal is not yet final and the two sides are still negotiating on key issues, such as Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) desire to save information from user mobile phone searches, it added. RELATED ARTICLES Carrier Claims Alltel-Verizon Anticompetitive Sluggish Economy Not Hurting Verizon Verizon Emerges Big Winner in Spectrum Auction For more stories on this topic: The online search giant has reportedly been in talks with the mobile carrier over a possible alliance for almost a year now. Verizon... [ Read more on www.internetnews.com ]

InternetAT&T offers in-home tech assistance (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - AT&T, taking aim at Best Buy's Geek Squad and other tech services, has launched a 50-state in-home support service for computers, TVs, broadband, wireless and more.

InternetMicrosoft to Open Social Bookmarking for Techs

Software giant adding collaborative feature to online tech communities.